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GU08 OLN

2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,977 mi
Last recorded18,977 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic11,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 OLN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVn 900 B8F Classic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 18,977 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 17,858 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 16,058 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 15,488 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 15,488 miles

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail drive belt has damage and will be very much weakened from this damage (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 14,613 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 14,613 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 14,189 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 13,084 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 11,804 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 10,386 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 6,364 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2015 3,797 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 2,172 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic?

Based on 2,709 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
762
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
Registration plate deteriorated 5
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GU08 OLN is a 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 11,639 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU08 OLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU08 OLN registered?

GU08 OLN is a 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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